HB 1111 (2020): relative to municipal broadband infrastructure bonds and establishing communications districts.
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HB 1111 (2020)
relative to municipal broadband infrastructure bonds and establishing communications districts.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2019-2020
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Municipalities
- Chapter law: 28
The Story
It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2020. The committee held a work session on February 13, 2020. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held work sessions on February 18, 2020 and February 25, 2020. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2020 to vote on its recommendation. The committee held a work session on March 3, 2020. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1011h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2020-1011h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 11, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On March 11, 2020 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2020 and was referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on June 11, 2020. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2020-1479s). The committee's amendment (2020-1479s) was adopted on a voice vote on June 16, 2020, changing the text of the bill. On June 16, 2020 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 30, 2020 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment” on a division vote 248–64, on a motion by Rep. Carson. The bill was enrolled on June 30, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1628) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The bill was enrolled on July 16, 2020 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (2020-1628e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on July 22, 2020, making it Chapter 28 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jaci Grote (D - Rock 24) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Kate Murray (D - Rock 24)
- Rep. Gerri Cannon (D - Straf 18)
- Rep. Stephen Woodcock (D - Carr 2)
- Sen. Tom Sherman (D - SD24)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2020, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 13, 2020, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 18, 2020, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 18, 2020, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- February 25, 2020, 12:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- March 3, 2020, 8:30 AM: subcommittee work session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- March 3, 2020, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, LOB 301
- June 11, 2020, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs
Votes
- March 11, 2020, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1011h (NT) — voice vote, passed
- June 16, 2020, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 24, nays 0, passed
- June 30, 2020, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment — yeas 248, nays 64, passed
The Docket
- January 8, 2020: Introduced 01/08/2020 and referred to Municipal and County Government
- February 4, 2020: Public Hearing: 02/04/2020 01:00 pm LOB 301
- February 13, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/13/2020 11:00 am LOB 301
- February 18, 2020: Executive Session: 02/18/2020 01:30 pm LOB 301
- February 18, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/18/2020 08:30 am LOB 301
- February 25, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/25/2020 12:15 pm LOB 301
- March 3, 2020: Executive Session: 03/03/2020 10:00 am LOB 301
- March 3, 2020: Subcommittee Work Session: 03/03/2020 08:30 am LOB 301
- March 11, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1011h (NT) for 03/11/2020 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 11, 2020: Amendment #2020-1011h (NT): AA VV 03/11/2020
- March 11, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1011h (NT): MA VV 03/11/2020
- March 12, 2020: Introduced 03/12/2020 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- June 5, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 01:05 pm, on proposed amendment #2020-1339s
- June 5, 2020: Committee members will receive secure Zoom invitations via email
- June 5, 2020: Members of the public may attend using the following links:
- June 5, 2020: 1. To sign-in and/or speak in support or opposition, please register in advance by using this link: https://www.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UHPWI_mSR4q7lP_4RClwXA
- June 5, 2020: 2. To submit your testimony to the committee, please send all documents via email to [email protected]
- June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID:
- June 5, 2020: 3. To listen via telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 1-301-715-8592, or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-205-6099, or 1-253-215-8782, or 1-346-248-7799, or 1-669-900-6833
- June 5, 2020: 4. Or iPhone one-tap: 13126266799,,93941719223# or 19292056099,,93941719223#
- June 5, 2020: 5. Webinar ID: 939 4171 9223
- June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: 939 4171 9223
- June 5, 2020: 6. To view/listen to this hearing on YouTube, use this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdtrjRnQdmg-2MPMiWrA
- June 5, 2020: The following email will be monitored throughout the meeting by someone who can assist with and alert the committee to any technical issues: [email protected] or call (603-271-3043)
- June 11, 2020: Remote Hearing: 06/11/2020, 01:00 pm
- June 16, 2020: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2020-1479s , 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Committee Amendment #2020-1479s , AA, VV; 06/16/2020
- June 16, 2020: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2020-1479s, RC 24Y-0N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/16/2020
- June 30, 2020: House Concurs with Senate Amendment (Rep. Carson): MA DV 248-64 06/30/2020
- June 30, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1628: AA VV 06/30/2020
- June 30, 2020: Enrolled 06/30/2020
- July 9, 2020: Enrolled Bill Amendment #2020-1628e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/29/2020)
- July 16, 2020: Enrolled (In recess 06/29/2020)
- July 22, 2020: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/22/2020; Chapter 28; I. Sec 1-3 Eff: 9/20/2020 II. Rem. Eff: 7/22/2020